Gender | Age | Intake |
---|---|---|
1-3 years | Male | 0.2 mg/day |
1-3 years | Female | 0.2 mg/day |
3-7 years | Male | 0.3 mg/day |
3-7 years | Female | 0.3 mg/day |
7-11 years | Male | 0.6 mg/day |
7-11 years | Female | 0.6 mg/day |
11-18 years | Male | 0.8 mg/day |
11-18 years | Female | 0.8 mg/day |
18 years and over | Male | 1 mg/day |
18 years and over | Female | 1 mg/day |
This mineral is a trace element in various vitamins. In the body, it is contained in the blood, brain, kidneys, teeth, bones, skin, and adrenal glands.
Nickel takes part in many important chemical processes. It is necessary for preventing anemia, increasing absorption of iron, and curing osteoporosis, but all its functions are not established yet.
The human body needs nickel in very small amounts, so its deficiency has not been seen in people, though it has been reported in animals.
High doses of nickel can be poisonous and cause lung disorders, various allergies, cancers, and other diseases.
Nuts, beans, seafood, chocolate, grains, and other foods containing this element are usually digested without problems and nickel is easily absorbed too.
If you have any kidney diseases, you should not take nickel supplements. Some people have nickel allergy and can experience health problems after contacts with it.